It is 20° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 20° in Bansko now. clear sky

Tips for tourists and newcomers

A variety of mountain food - nuts, chocolate and sausage on a map

Food for the mountains: What to eat to have energy in Pirin?
Starting a fire with a magnesium lighter and a spark

Making a Fire in the Mountains: Rules, Dos and Don'ts, and Survival Skills
Mountain first aid kit with blister patches and bandages in Pirin

Mountain First Aid Kit: What to Bring in Pirin (Guide 2026)
A hiker with a mountain headlamp illuminates a trail in Pirin at dusk

Headlamp for the mountain: Why isn't the phone's flashlight enough?
Illustration of a mountaineer in Pirin with modern equipment, membrane jacket, backpack and snowy peaks above Bansko in the background

Mountain Clothing: The Secrets of the Three-Layer System in Pirin
Portrait of a man with a slight blush on his face, standing indoors, without sunglasses.

Sun protection in the mountains: Why are sunglasses mandatory in Pirin?

Mountain navigation: Why doesn't a smartphone replace a map?
Victorinox Swiss Army knife on a wooden table with a Pirin mountain background

Mountain Knife: Choosing Victorinox, Opinel or Morakniv?
Mountaineering equipment and the 10 most important survival items arranged on a wooden table

Mountain Equipment: The 10 Most Important Things for Safety in Pirin
Comparison between ski clothing and city clothing for Bansko

Bansko Dress Guide: A Complete Strategy for the Ski Slopes and the City
A skier tries to swim out of a falling avalanche using swimming movements

Avalanche! Survival Guide: What to Do if the Mountain Collapses
Summer view from a cable car towards a mountain road and Banderishka Polyana resort area in Pirin Mountain, surrounded by green forests.

Banderishka Polyana: A Complete Guide to the Heart of Pirin (Winter and Summer)